R & R Realty Group Foundation
Invitation OnlyWest Des Moines, Iowa · EIN 42-1494641 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$421K
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$1,881
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $15,581.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way | Des Moines, IA | General operating budget | $103,500 |
| Dowling Catholic High School | West Des Moines, IA | General operating budget | $75,000 |
| St Joseph Parish | Des Moines, IA | General operating budget | $66,667 |
| Diocese of Des Moines | Des Moines, IA | General operating budget | $33,333 |
| Drake University | Des Moines, IA | Men's basketball program | $25,000 |
| Iowa State University | Ames, IA | Ivy college of business | $16,667 |
| Everystep Foundation | Des Moines, IA | General operating budget | $15,581 |
| Great Outdoors Foundation | Des Moines, IA | Icon - iowa confluence water trails | $10,000 |
| Unitypoint Hospice - Taylor House | Des Moines, IA | General operating budget | $10,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | West Des Moines, IA | General operating budget | $5,000 |
| Des Moines Performing Arts Center | Des Moines, IA | General operating budget | $5,000 |
| Gigi's Playhouse Des Moines | Windsor Heights, IA | General operating budget | $5,000 |
| Great Outdoors Foundation | Des Moines, IA | Athene (raccoon river) pedestrian bridge | $5,000 |
| Iowans for Life Dba Pulse Life Advocates | West Des Moines, IA | General operating budget | $5,000 |
| Single Parent Provision | West Des Moines, IA | General operating budget | $5,000 |
| Unitypoint Health Des Moines Foundation | Des Moines, IA | Blank star/child development center | $5,000 |
| Wesleylife Foundation | Johnston, IA | General oerating budget | $5,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Des Moines | Des Moines, IA | General operating budget | $5,000 |
| Ellipsis | Johnston, IA | General operating budget | $4,000 |
| Mind and Spirit Counseling Center | Urbandale, IA | General operating budget | $4,000 |
| Puppy Jake Foundation | Urbandale, IA | General operating budget | $3,000 |
| Greater Des Moines Community Band | West Des Moines, IA | General operating budget | $2,500 |
| Very Good Firewood Foundation | Waukee, IA | General operating budget | $2,500 |
| Healthy Birth Day | Clive, IA | General operating budget | $2,000 |
| Community Alliance | Omaha, IA | General operating budget | $1,022 |
| Iris Inc - Iowa Resource for International Service | West Des Moines, IA | Peace day international festival | $750 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $420,520 | 26 |
| 2023 | $362,750 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 27, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513009349101211
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 42-1494641
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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